What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at J Street?
Position Title: Human Resources Assistant
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Start Date: As soon as Possible
Location: Washington, DC (hybrid)
Status: Full Time, Exempt
About J Street
J Street organizes pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans to promote US policies that align with Jewish and democratic values, that help secure the State of Israel as a just, democratic homeland for the Jewish people, and that advance freedom, safety and self-determination for the Palestinian people. J Street focuses its work in three main areas: (1) Advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy policies in Congress, the media and the Jewish community; (2) Endorsing and raising money for federal candidates who share J Street’s agenda; and (3) Educating the public and raising awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the two-state solution.
About the Role
J Street seeks an impassioned, people-centric professional to assist J Street's human resources and operations department. The HR Assistant will be involved in a wide range of support activities, from maintaining our employee database, and supporting employee engagement activities, to scheduling employee onboarding schedules. A key aspect of this role will be to assist recruitment, ensuring smooth communication and a prompt hiring process. The HR Assistant will also assist in maintaining, updating, and creating policies, processes and documents.
Responsibilities
- Support talent acquisition and working with hiring managers during their recruitment process, preparing job descriptions, posting job descriptions on job boards, candidate outreach, screening applicants, helping in other aspects of the hiring and onboarding process;
- Oversee overtime and non-exempt time tracking system;
- Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc);
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation;
- Support the Director of HR in other employee engagement matters, including professional development programing, DEI initiatives, supporting affinity groups, and other organizational activities.
Requirements
This could be the right position for you, if you have:
- 0 to 2 years of relevant human resources/administrative experience;
- Experience recruiting and engaging with individuals;
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage time effectively;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Strong communications skills
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time exempt position, with occasional work outside traditional work hours on an as-needed basis. The salary is $50,000 to $55,000, commensurate with experience.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Unlimited personal time off, accrued sick leave, sabbatical leave
- generous parental and family leave
- paid time off on many federal and Jewish holidays,
- health and dental insurance
- company-paid life insurance
- a 401k program including an employer match
- Pre-tax benefits: commuter benefits, and a flexible spending account
J Street recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is classified as a confidential role and therefore, excluded from J Street’s bargaining unit.
Physical Requirements
There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. J Street will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
In order to prioritize the health and safety of all employees J Street employees are required to provide proof of up-to-date COVID vaccination. J Street will discuss reasonable accommodations with employees who may be unable to receive a vaccine due to disability, the advice of a medical provider, or sincerely held religious beliefs.
To Apply
We are excited to receive applications from a broad range of applicants as we grow our organization to better reflect the diversity of the communities that care about our mission. Please submit the items listed below:
- Resume
- A cover letter that explains why you are the best candidate for this position
- List of Three References
Applications are being accepted now and the position will be filled as quickly as possible.
At J Street we value an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to understanding and valuing each other’s perspectives at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our employees, and the communities we work with. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment and fellowship, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
